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Ballone Castle

No. 2 of 163 in Dornoch Firth, No. 2 for history. History, 14.3 km from Dornoch, just outside Dornoch Firth National Scenic Area.

Ballone Castle
Photo: Dg-505, CC BY 3.0

A castle listed at Category A, the highest grade of protection for historic buildings.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Heritage
Category A listedHistoric Environment Scotland, designations, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.76 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Portmahomack Caravan SiteStay, 13 km from Dornoch, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Carnegie Cafe13 km from Dornoch, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Oystercatcher13 km from Dornoch, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Tee Up Cafe13 km from Dornoch, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Castle Hotel13 km from Dornoch, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Tarbat Discovery Centre13 km from Dornoch, just outside the areaHistory and heritage

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